A multipathing solution that is not written by Veritas, but is supported for this disk array.

Note: The versions that are listed in this column are the only versions that are tested and supported. Earlier, or later, versions should not be assumed to be supported. This applies only to the "3rd Party Multipathing" field. When using the supported 3rd party multipathing version, HBA drivers and firmware are considered to be supported if they are the same version, or later, than the versions listed as tested.

The next columns are used to determine the supported drivers and architecture. If an item is supported, this is indicated by a black dot for that column. If there is no black dot, the item is not supported.

FC Port Drivers

FC Port drivers do not use the Microsoft scsiport.sys or storport.sys drivers.

SCSI Miniport

SCSI Miniport drivers use the Microsoft scsiport.sys drivers and are commonly associated with SCSI-2 environments.

Storport Miniport

Storport Miniport drivers use the Microsoft storport.sys drivers and are commonly associated with SCSI-3 environments. Storport drivers are based on the Multipathing I/O (MPIO) standard.

DMP ASL (Array Support Libraries): Older multipathing solution that does not support Storport Miniport drivers. DMP DSM (Device Specific Modules): Newer multipathing drivers that are based on the MPIO standard.

The following guidelines should be followed when determining if a Veritas DMP configuration is supported:

DMP ASL + SCSI Miniport drivers = Supported

DMP ASL + FC Port (Fullport) drivers = Supported

DMP ASL + Storport Miniport drivers = Not supported

DMP DSM (MPIO) + SCSI Miniport drivers = Not Supported

DMP DSM (MPIO) + FC Port (Fullport) drivers = Not Supported

DMP DSM (MPIO) + Storport Miniport drivers = Supported

Note: Active/Active multipathing in a clustered environment is only supported with Storport Miniport drivers.

iSCSI Support

iSCSI allows the use of SCSI commands over TCP/IP networks.

64-bit Support

Indicates whether or not 64-bit architecture is supported. This includes both IA-64 and x64 architectures.

Notes

This column Includes additional requirements that are specific to this hardware item.

3. If all items related to the disk array appear to be supported, verify that the HBA and switch model and settings are also supported (Figure 2).

Under the HBA Model column, locate the row that contains the model of the HBA. Check each field in the row that corresponds with the HBA.

Figure 2 - Confirm that the HBA settings are supported

HBA Model

A list of HBAs that are supported by this version of Storage Foundation for Windows.

The Driver column shows the most recent driver version that has been tested by Veritas. The version of the driver that is listed on the HCL is the
minimum level supported. Driver versions that are higher than the version listed on the HCL are considered to be supported. However, they have not been tested by Veritas.

Firmware

The firmware column can be interpreted in the same manner as the driver column. However, firmware is sometimes "dual-listed," meaning that two firmware versions are listed in the same field. When the firmware has been dual-listed, any version later than the
earliest version listed is considered to be supported. However, only the versions listed have actually been tested by Veritas.

Note: Veritas recommends that customers install a driver and firmware version that is support by the manufacturer of the hardware in addition to being listed on the SFW HCL. If a hardware manufacturer recommends installing a driver or firmware version that is newer than the one listed on the HCL, the newer version should be used with the understanding that it has not been specifically tested by Veritas. If Veritas Technical Support has determined through troubleshooting that a problem is being caused by the newer driver or firmware, they may request that the version be downgraded to the version that is listed on the HCL.

The next six columns are a continuation of the
FC Port Drivers,
SCSI Miniport,
Storport Miniport,
iSCSI Support,
64-Bit Support and
MPIO Support columns that were found next to the disk arrays. Ensure that the items that are supported by the disk array are also supported by the HBA.

Note: Both the disk array and the HBA must support the driver and architectures that are being used.

Notes

Includes additional requirements that are specific to this HBA.

Figure 2: Verify that the HBA configuration is supported

4. Verify that both the switch model and firmware are listed (Figure 3). As with the disk array and HBA, the switch firmware listed is the minimum supported version.

A review of the HCL revision that is included in the screenshots shows that this configuration is not supported because Emulex driver version 1.11a3 is older than the minimum supported version of 1.20a3.

Note: If the configuration is not listed on the HCL, it may be still considered to be supported on a "best effort" basis if the configuration is supported by Microsoft and the hardware manufacturers involved. However, this applies only if multipathing is
not present. If multipathing is present, the Veritas HCL must be followed.

The Microsoft HCL can be found at https://www.windowsservercatalog.com

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